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2017 Spring floral quilt block swap starts now

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Welcome to the sign up for the 2017 Spring Floral Garden swap. We are having two concurrent swaps and you may sign up for one or both. Signups will close Wednesday April 12th, and the mailing date will be Friday June 16th. That gives us over 2 months to make and mail the blocks and hopefully won’t overlap with the summer swap.

Block size and number: The size of the blocks should be 12.5" inches square, so when sewn together they make a 12" inch block.

You will be making 1 block for each person who signs up + one extra for the hostess. The hostess block should be in the same theme as the main blocks, but not necessarily the same design.

Pattern & Fabric
: The pattern for this swap is Nine Patch and Nine Patch Variations. You may make a simple nine patch or any patterns that splits the block into nine sections. There are no specified colours except to use spring-type colours with a floral garden theme. White or white tonals can be used as an accent, but it is not necessary to use white if you choose not to.

Here are some examples of nine patch variations:

https://www.thespruce.com/diverse-patch-quilt-blocks-2821239
http://quilt.com/Blocks/NinePatchBlocks.html

Please use 100% cotton if possible or no less than 50% cotton-poly blend. If you do use cotton-poly, please mark that on the label with your blocks.

Wash the fabrics and iron before using the fabric. Gets the sizing chemicals out and pre shrinks it so it will be consistent when later made and washed with the other swap blocks.

Be sure to label each block with your screen name, so we know who made each block. A good tip is to 'baste' them on with a long stitch so it's easy to take out but will travel well in envelopes. Safety pins are another option, but do add a lot of bulk.

Other details: The hostess for this swap will be Belfrybat and she will be contacting each person who signs up, via PM, and provide her contact information. You will in turn, PM her with your contact information to include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address.

Mailing: When mailing, be sure you enclose a self-addressed mailer and be sure you have attached enough postage for the return of your package. USPS First Class package rate is cheaper than Priority by about three dollars and includes free tracking.

Problems: - We all understand that things happen that we are not expecting. If an emergency does arise, please let the hostess know as soon as possible so we can adapt for the rest of the group.

Remember, the goal of our swaps is to get to know each other better and build community besides sending and receiving some fabulous blocks. The more you participate in the discussion, the more fun all of us will have.
 
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#164 ·
Sorry life is so busy for you right now, MoBookworm. I'm glad your special man contacted you. So if I understand it correctly you are not mailing the Spring floral blocks to me but sending to each person individually? If so I can mail the remainder of the blocks to everyone tomorrow.
I sent you a PM, so answer either there or here so I'll know whether to mail the remainder of the blocks or not.
And think happy thoughts -- life will get better.
 
#165 ·
Sorry life is so busy for you right now, MoBookworm. I'm glad your special man contacted you. So if I understand it correctly you are not mailing the Spring floral blocks to me but sending to each person individually? If so I can mail the remainder of the blocks to everyone tomorrow.
I sent you a PM, so answer either there or here so I'll know whether to mail the remainder of the blocks or not.
And think happy thoughts -- life will get better.
Am sending blocks individually. Sending you yours. And yes too the question you asked, it's in your envelope too.
Just thought beings I was sending Fruit and Vegetables to individuals, just stuck the others in too.
 
#166 ·
The blocks will go out in today's mail. If you are allergic to cats, I suggest airing them out as Tessa-kitty has been helping me sort and stack (actually unstack) them. The only surface large enough for me to sort them is the bed, which is her domain during the day. But she generously allowed me to share the space.
 
#175 ·
You are all welcome. The Texas wildflower fabric was one of the "quilt across Texas" fabrics in 2012. I found a bolt on sale at Marshall's Dry Goods and snapped it up. I'm going to use a piece to make a block when I put this quilt together.

According to the tracking receipt, all packages have been delivered, even the one going to Minnesota. I'll post pics this afternoon.
 
#176 ·
Here are pics of the Spring Floral Swap. The first is a sampling of all the blocks. The second is a pic of the hostess blocks. Two are being used in another project. I really think these blocks play well together.

Patchwork Quilting Quilt Textile Art

Patchwork Quilting Quilt Textile Art
 
#188 ·
It's customary for the hostess to post both the regular blocks and the hostess blocks received. Both Judy and I posted the blocks received a week or so ago, so now we'll add yours to the mix, which is why the second pic. It's not possible, at least for me, to add yours to the main picture. I guess someone with better computer skills could merge the two pics, but that is beyond my capability. Sorry.
 
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#193 ·
Today I was doing errands and had a bit of a sinus pressure headache. Went to get mail and there was a package I was not expecting there. I had no idea what it could be.

Can you imagine my surprise when I opened the bag and saw beautiful fabric. Wonderful card inside said the lovely ladies of the swap had Brigit-Carol make blocks into a wonderful quilt for me.

Thank you so much. I needed this hug today.

Quilting Patchwork Quilt Textile Green
Quilting Patchwork Textile Quilt Product
Quilting Patchwork Quilt Textile Pink
Quilting Patchwork Quilt Textile Art
Quilting Patchwork Quilt Textile Art
Textile Linens Pillow Needlework Embroidery
 
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